Jay Defeo Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California · EIN 94-6642644
- California
- San Francisco
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in California
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $39KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 9Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $22MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
The Foundation furthers public understanding of and education about Jay DeFeo's creative works and ideas in an art historical context by cataloging and maintaining Jay DeFeo's art; collaborating on publications and exhibitions, and encouraging and supporting conservation, research and scholarship; organizing Jay DeFeo's archive for future public research by developing an expanded database and website, and by researching for future catalogue raisonn.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Getty Museum | $10K | 2025 |
| Art Science Lab | $5K | 2025 |
| Berkeley Art Museum UC Regents | $5K | 2025 |
| Oakland Museum of California Art | $5K | 2025 |
| The Drawing Center | $5K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (9 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.jaydefeo.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.